Pound Sweet Apple Tree
Description
Also called pumpkin sweet apple
Large and delightfully sweet. Productive tree bears fruit that has a yellow-green skin with a darker flush where it meets the sun. Slight russeting is not uncommon. Flesh is crisp and sweet, excellent for cooking and desserts. Melds together well with other fruit, like quince, for exquisite culinary delights. This is a go-to variety for apple butter! Antique variety, originates from Connecticut, circa 1834. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Large - Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Medium Soft |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
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Planting & Care
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